Ordinance 1830-91 - Laserfiche WebLink

1. Operated or permitted the operation of a tow truck by an unlicensed driver or by a driver whose license has been suspended or revoked; 2 . Fails to maintain in full force and effect the insurance required in this ordinance; 3 . Fails to comply with the requirements of this ordinance; 4 . Authorizes any person to drive a tow truck which is not equipped as required by City ordinance and the requirements of this ordinance, as now or hereafter amended; 5. Allows a driver to operate a tow truck owned or operated by licensee when insufficiently covered by insurance; 6. Falsifies any information on the application; or 7 . Allows the registration certificate issued by the Department of Licensing to lapse, or if such certificate is suspended or revoked. C. A towing business license may be suspended or revoked if the licensee has been found to have done any of the following: 1. Operated or permitted the operation of the tow truck while the driver is using or in possession of alcohol or controlled substances, during its operation; 2 . Falsified any record, document, or information required to be kept or submitted to the City by this ordinance, or by rule or regulation prescribed hereunder; 3 . Violated any of the provisions of this ordinance; 4 . Violated any of the ordinances of the City or the laws of the state, the violation of which reflects unfavorably on the fitness of the license holder to offer the tow truck service; or 5 . Engaged in unfair methods of competition and/or unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Section 7 : SUSPENSION, REVOCATION AND DENIAL - HEARINGS AND APPEALS. A. "Suspension" of a license means that the licensee's privilege to operate his/her business (in the case of a towing license) is barred for a specific period of time. A suspended 5